vocublary page.2 unit.1 Flashcards

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assert

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to state (something) in a strong and definite way

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astonishing

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causing a feeling of great surprise or wonder

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boost

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to increase the force, power, or amount of (something

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cheerful

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feeling or showing happiness

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deed

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something that is done : an act or action

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devote

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to decide that (something) will be used for (a special purpose)

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discipline

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control that is gained by requiring that rules or orders be obeyed and punishing bad behavior

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esteem

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respect and affection

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graft

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a piece of skin, muscle, or bone that is attached to a part of the body to repair a damaged area

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inherit

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to receive (money, property, etc.) from someone when that person dies

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instinctively

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relating to or based on instinct : based on feelings or desires that do not come from thinking or learning

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intervention

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to come or occur between two times or events

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longing

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a strong desire for something or someone

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manner

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the way that something is done or happens

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monk

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a member of a religious community of men who usually promise to remain poor, unmarried, and separated from the rest of society

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mystery

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something that is not known

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obscure

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not well-known : not known to most people

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pace

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the speed at which someone or something moves

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philosophy

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the study of ideas about knowledge, truth, the nature and meaning of life, etc.

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restaurant

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a place where you can buy and eat a meal

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review

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an act of carefully looking at or examining the quality or condition of something or someone : examination or inspection

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steak

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a thick, flat piece of meat and especially beef

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therapy

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the treatment of physical or mental illnesses

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thrill

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to cause (someone) to feel very excited or happy